Pittsburgh Steelers' opener against Falcons features Michael Penix Jr. return
Steelers Depot • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. will begin full practice on Monday ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Penix, a former first-round quarterback, is returning after a serious knee injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed this development, raising interest in the Steelers-Falcons matchup scheduled soon. Both teams will be looking to make an early statement in the season.
- •Michael Penix Jr. starts full practice on Monday.
- •The Steelers face the Falcons in the regular season opener.
- •Penix is returning from a serious knee injury.
- •Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Penix's status.
- 9:33 PMSteelers Depot — Falcons’ Starting QB Situation Just Got More Interesting Ahead Of Steelers Opener - Steelers Depot
"The Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons just got more interesting. Former first-round QB Michael Penix Jr., who is coming off a serious knee injury, will begin practicing in full on Monday, according to head coach Kevin Stef…
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